2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,150 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR ToyHauler. The contact stated that there was a dent in the roof which allowed water into the trailer. The water leakage caused a shortage in the electrical system. The contact had not taken the trailer to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11432858, filed 2021-09, 1,800 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: ST Tires, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: TJULT 1MT. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the RV suddenly started to swerve, and the steering wheel became unstable. The contact regained control of the steering wheel and parked the vehicle on the shoulder of the roadway. Upon inspection, it was discovered that there was tread separation on the rear passenger’s side tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722401, filed 2026-03, 8,500 milesRelated recalls
- 21V830000Oct 22, 2021Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and…Covers: Forest River XLR Toyhauler 2021–2022
Related service bulletins
- 10225555Oct 14, 2022The black geocel roof sealant may not adhere to the front roof wrap joint, roof edge at the front corners.
- 10212906May 31, 2022The slideroom roof header is split into two pieces whereas it should be a single solid piece across the entire length of the slideroom roof. This may allow water to intrude into…
- 10212219May 27, 2022The slideroom roof header is split into two pieces whereas it should be a single solid piece across the entire length of the slideroom roof. This may allow water to intrude into…
- 10185487Jan 8, 2021The Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) listed on the Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label have the potential to be higher than the actual weight therefore…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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